Recent content by Mazda5pro

...and get some new springs! Already have Tein springs on the struts.

New springs? Aren't Tein springs good?

Currently working on a 2003 Mazda Protege 5. I am replacing stock struts with semi-used set of Tokico blue struts with Tein springs (cut) Also need to install these semi-used RacingBeat sways front and rear. Looking for the right kind of sway bar links for this setup. I heard the stock ones...

I have a 03 Mazda Pro5. Having some suspension problems in the rear. I recently changed out the shocks, so I don't think its the shocks. I've been getting a really loud knocking sound every time I go over a bump. It got louder really quick, but I've still been able to drive around without a...

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Thought I replied but I guess I pressed something that deleted it. I'm currently bleeding my brakes. The order I'm doing them is as follows: Right Rear Left Rear right front left front. If this is incorrect please let me know. While bleeding I noticed little to no fluid coming from the R and...

I think I took the wrong bolt off in the back of the caliper thinking it was where you put the hex bolt in. The thing had a washer on it and there was some oil on it. Worst I forgot to put one on and started driving on it. (hand) I guess now I have air in my system and I need to bleed my...

I just changed all my rotors and brake pads to a zinc coated /drilled slotted rotor and pads. I think I did everything right, but my rear brakes aren't working at all. When I pull the e-brake handle it goes all the way up. I also noticed I do need to press the brake further down to stop the...

hello, im working on my front brakes, but same hex screw i used for the rear wont fit in the front in removing the caliper pin. i have a 7mm and i used a 5/32 for the rear. btw, still new to this forum. thanks :)

So my P5 is falling apart. The hood has rust, rear fenders both have rust and my wheels are falling apart. I was thinking of reviving this car but at minimal cost if possible. Even used parts would be better than what I have. Any suggestions to where I should look? I'm in Toronto Canada and...

Resolved, drain some oil and ran the engine again and was smooth. oil still dirty though I'm going to change it soon. I'll try some of that Lucas oil. Thanks

It doesn't stumble on idle but does kinda sound like a subie now that you mentioned it. lol and with no mods. I just drained about 2 quarts, and the oil was black! Could it be all the sludge that the flush solution is now releasing? It been about a week since the flush and oil change. I may...

I have a 2003 P5 with about 224,000km, did a engine flush a few weeks back and now I get a tremendous amount of engine shake. so I put the flush solution in the engine and ran the engine at 2500 rpm for about 10 minutes. Flushed it out and did an oil change. The directions on the bottle said...